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Scandium International Mining Initiates an Update of Its Definitive Feasibility Study at Nyngan Scandium Project

Scandium International advances its Nyngan feasibility study, securing funding for the next phase of its critical metal supply push.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jun 16, 2026 · 07:31 SCY · 0.105 Scandium International Mining Corp.
Executive Summary
  • Scandium International Mining Corp. (TSXV: SCY) has initiated an update to its Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for the Nyngan Scandium Project in New South Wales, Australia.
  • The update, led by Lycopodium Limited, focuses on capital and operational efficiencies and potential high-grading initiatives, while preserving the core project parameters established in the original 2016 DFS.
  • The project is designed for a 20-year mine life, processing ~75,000 tonnes of limonite ore annually to produce approximately 38,500 kg/year of scandium oxide (Sc₂O₃) at 98-99.9% purity.
  • Construction is scheduled for one year, followed by a 24-month ramp-up period to nameplate capacity.
  • The company explicitly states it is fully funded to complete this DFS update.
  • Historical progression shows the company secured Mining Lease No. 1893 in October 2025 after a nine-year application process. The DFS update is the direct, expected follow-up to secure regulatory certainty and move toward a Final Investment Decision (FID).
  • Note: The January 2026 news regarding Cybeats Technologies Corp. and Scryb Inc. is unrelated to Scandium International Mining Corp. and appears to be a dataset artifact.
Material Impact
  • The DFS update is a routine, expected milestone following the grant of the mining lease. It does not introduce new market-moving information but confirms the company's progression toward commercialization.
  • The confirmation that the company is fully funded for this phase mitigates immediate dilution risk and demonstrates financial discipline.
  • The focus on capex/opex efficiencies and high-grading aligns with standard project development practices to improve internal rates of return (IRR) and net present value (NPV) before seeking construction financing.
  • No surprises in production targets, mine life, or grade. The parameters remain consistent with prior announcements.
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Company Overview
  • Scandium International Mining Corp. is a Canadian mining company focused on developing the Nyngan Scandium Project in Australia.
  • Flagship Project: Nyngan Scandium Project. It is positioned as potentially the world's first primary scandium mine.
  • The project targets a reliable, non-Chinese/Russian supply of scandium for critical applications including semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and defense.
  • The operation will utilize a small surface mining method, extracting limonite ore with an average head grade of 409 ppm scandium.
  • The project utilizes less than 20% of the total Mineral Resource Estimate, indicating significant upside potential for resource expansion.
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